Veterinary Hospital Manager: Growth, Ops & Leadership

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Montesano (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance

401k with match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Hiring bonus

Bi-annual bonus

Job summary

Grays Harbor Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily operations, mentor teams, and drive hospital growth. The role collaborates with the Medical Director and leadership to align strategies with long-term goals while maintaining a strong, client-focused culture.

The ideal candidate has veterinary-related experience and a proven track record in managing budgets, staffing, and operational procedures, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership, business management, or operations management experience required.
• Veterinary hospital management experience strongly preferred; medical, dental, or healthcare practice management experience also considered.
• Previous veterinary experience (e.g., Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, or Client Service Representative) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, CVPM, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient with business software and able to adapt quickly to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Monitor hospital performance, manage budgets, oversee payroll and financial operations, and drive business growth through data-informed decisions.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient workflow, maintain regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, VMB), manage equipment and inventory, and implement hospital policies and procedures.
• Strategic Direction: Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute long-term goals, expand services, and support referral and business partnerships.
• Project & Facility Management: Lead day-to-day operations, scheduling, and maintenance while aligning administrative functions with overall hospital objectives.
• Client & Community Engagement: Oversee marketing strategies, resolve client concerns, enhance client experience, and foster retention and growth.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support department leads, oversee hiring and development, maintain staffing levels, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Operations management

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

CVPM

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Grays Harbor Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinary Hospital Manager to lead daily operations, mentor teams, and drive hospital growth. The role collaborates with the Medical Director and leadership to align strategies with long-term goals while maintaining a strong, client-focused culture.

The ideal candidate has veterinary-related experience and a proven track record in managing budgets, staffing, and operational procedures, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and staff